During the period of time when I was rising to the height of my mediocre automotive career, I found myself in the Lincoln Mercury Headquarters in Dearborn, MI. This building was the former Headquarters of Ford Motor Company when Henry Ford was running his company.
One of the things I remember from my visit was a large sign on the door leading out of the Men’s Room which read, “Check Your Attire”.
Mr. Ford ran a tight ship and he wanted his people to look properly dressed at all times.
Recently I was in the Men’s Room of a Ritz Carlton Hotel. As I was about to leave the Men’s Room I saw a very large mirror leaning against the wall. Seeing the mirror there made me think of Mr. Ford’s Exit Sign and I decide to Check My Attire.
As I looked in the mirror I remembered thinking I looked pretty good (considering it was me that I was looking at). Then I noticed that my Fly Was Open. In the instance it took me to zip up I saw a smiling Henry Ford behind me…
And, in the next instant, he was gone.
Thank you, Mr. Ford. I’ll keep a watchful eye out for such things in the future.
Would I kid u?
Smartfella
